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Move could help ease tensions between Beijing and Seoul, but analysts say it is unlikely to represent any major shift in allegiance.
Move could help ease tensions between Beijing and Seoul, but analysts say it is unlikely to represent any major shift in allegiance.
Robert O’Brien is less experienced that his predecessor so Donald Trump is expected to continue to drive foreign policy.
Robert O’Brien is less experienced that his predecessor so Donald Trump is expected to continue to drive foreign policy.
Beijing is in talks with Chile over use of the Punta Arenas port ‘for the realisation of projects at their bases located in the Antarctic continent’.
Beijing is in talks with Chile over use of the Punta Arenas port ‘for the realisation of projects at their bases located in the Antarctic continent’.
India and Russia have agreed to launch a maritime route that would partly go through the hotly contested waters. They say they could ramp up their military and technological collaboration.
India and Russia have agreed to launch a maritime route that would partly go through the hotly contested waters. They say they could ramp up their military and technological collaboration.
Beijing stretches Hanoi’s maritime capacity after weeks of tension in South China Sea.
Beijing stretches Hanoi’s maritime capacity after weeks of tension in South China Sea.
Task force is reportedly evaluating diplomatic relations with self-ruled island, while a delegation went to Beijing to discuss potentially switching allegiance.
Task force is reportedly evaluating diplomatic relations with self-ruled island, while a delegation went to Beijing to discuss potentially switching allegiance.
Seoul and Tokyo are urged to deal ‘appropriately’ with ‘sensitive’ possibility of new US weapons systems in Asia at foreign ministers’ meeting in Beijing.
Seoul and Tokyo are urged to deal ‘appropriately’ with ‘sensitive’ possibility of new US weapons systems in Asia at foreign ministers’ meeting in Beijing.
Taro Kono and Kang Kyung-wha discuss situation in the city during a summit with their Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
Taro Kono and Kang Kyung-wha discuss situation in the city during a summit with their Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
Foreign ministers from the three countries will meet in Beijing next week amid strained ties between Seoul and Tokyo.
Foreign ministers from the three countries will meet in Beijing next week amid strained ties between Seoul and Tokyo.
Vietnam protests against ‘repeated Chinese violations’ from surveyors as fishing fleets head for contested waters around the Paracel Islands and the Scarborough Shoal.
Vietnam protests against ‘repeated Chinese violations’ from surveyors as fishing fleets head for contested waters around the Paracel Islands and the Scarborough Shoal.
Three-day training drill near Paracels starts on Tuesday as Hanoi faces pressure at home over Vanguard Bank stand-off.
Three-day training drill near Paracels starts on Tuesday as Hanoi faces pressure at home over Vanguard Bank stand-off.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi says New Delhi’s move to strip the region of its special status will ‘trigger regional tension’ and calls for dispute to be settled ‘through peaceful means’.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi says New Delhi’s move to strip the region of its special status will ‘trigger regional tension’ and calls for dispute to be settled ‘through peaceful means’.
Rodrigo Duterte’s latest visit to Beijing offers a chance to mend fences but he must also defuse domestic anger over the Reef Bank incident.
Rodrigo Duterte’s latest visit to Beijing offers a chance to mend fences but he must also defuse domestic anger over the Reef Bank incident.
Wizarding World started to refer to self-governing island simply as ‘Taiwan’ in May after student objected to China suffix, but mainland fans threaten to turn their backs on books and movie franchise.
Wizarding World started to refer to self-governing island simply as ‘Taiwan’ in May after student objected to China suffix, but mainland fans threaten to turn their backs on books and movie franchise.
Ban on individual mainland travellers going to Taiwan is the latest move to apply pressure on the self-ruled island, and it’s not the first time China has used tourism restrictions in this way.
Ban on individual mainland travellers going to Taiwan is the latest move to apply pressure on the self-ruled island, and it’s not the first time China has used tourism restrictions in this way.
Senior diplomats have started using Donald Trump’s medium of choice to convey Beijing’s message directly to the world but it could prove a double-edged sword.
Senior diplomats have started using Donald Trump’s medium of choice to convey Beijing’s message directly to the world but it could prove a double-edged sword.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls for ‘quick and proper’ resolution to get relations back on track, during meeting with Canadian counterpart Chrystia Freeland.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls for ‘quick and proper’ resolution to get relations back on track, during meeting with Canadian counterpart Chrystia Freeland.
Domestic legislative obligations will stop Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal from attending the RCEP meeting in Zhengzhou, lowering hopes of wrapping up the agreement.
Domestic legislative obligations will stop Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal from attending the RCEP meeting in Zhengzhou, lowering hopes of wrapping up the agreement.
Analysts suggest first simultaneous operations in region since 1995-96 Taiwan Strait crisis may be a response to Washington’s US$2 billion arms sale to island.
Analysts suggest first simultaneous operations in region since 1995-96 Taiwan Strait crisis may be a response to Washington’s US$2 billion arms sale to island.
Beijing sees trilateral agreement as important strategy against aggressive US policy but disputes may prevent progress this year.
Beijing sees trilateral agreement as important strategy against aggressive US policy but disputes may prevent progress this year.
Overseas trips go over budget as Beijing seeks to speed up deals to offset trade pressure from US.
Overseas trips go over budget as Beijing seeks to speed up deals to offset trade pressure from US.
Philippines and Vietnam moved to empower their coastguards after heavily armed Chinese and Vietnamese coastguard ships began eyeing one another at Vanguard Bank.
Philippines and Vietnam moved to empower their coastguards after heavily armed Chinese and Vietnamese coastguard ships began eyeing one another at Vanguard Bank.
Analysts say he will need to mend fences with closest rival, Foxconn founder Terry Gou, amid speculation the billionaire may run as an independent.
Analysts say he will need to mend fences with closest rival, Foxconn founder Terry Gou, amid speculation the billionaire may run as an independent.
China’s deputy chief of mission in Pakistan took aim at the United States, prompting former national security adviser to call for him to be sent home.
China’s deputy chief of mission in Pakistan took aim at the United States, prompting former national security adviser to call for him to be sent home.
Home-made polar research vessel commissioned amid rising tensions with US in resource-rich polar regions.
Home-made polar research vessel commissioned amid rising tensions with US in resource-rich polar regions.
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena nails his colours firmly to mast and tells Washington he will not compromise his nation’s security in deal with the US.
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena nails his colours firmly to mast and tells Washington he will not compromise his nation’s security in deal with the US.
Beijing will for the first time host ministers from 15 other nations involved in Regional and Comprehensive Economic Partnership talks.
Beijing will for the first time host ministers from 15 other nations involved in Regional and Comprehensive Economic Partnership talks.
Development minister leads high-level investment forum in Beijing, pointing to free-trade advantages to offset trade war pressures for Chinese factories.
Development minister leads high-level investment forum in Beijing, pointing to free-trade advantages to offset trade war pressures for Chinese factories.
Caution comes after reports that US law enforcement personnel on alert for possible terrorist attacks over Independence Day.
Caution comes after reports that US law enforcement personnel on alert for possible terrorist attacks over Independence Day.
Mainland China has stepped up its efforts to attract skilled tech workers as it aims for self-reliance in the semiconductor industry.
Mainland China has stepped up its efforts to attract skilled tech workers as it aims for self-reliance in the semiconductor industry.